The Iowa House has moved forward with a new set of laws that aim to make the state tougher on criminal activity. The package includes changes that could increase penalties for certain offenses and adjust how the court system handles repeat offenders. Some supporters say these measures will help keep
The house is shared by the writer, her son and his wife. The couple works full‑time; the husband handles laundry, cleaning and cooking. Yet every day the kitchen turns into a pile of dishes that nobody washes. The writer feels trapped, as her attempts to speak up are met with defensive excuses from
Pets love to explore, but many items that feel harmless to us can be deadly for them. A simple garden plant or a kitchen snack might look cute, yet it could trigger serious illness in a cat or dog. Seasonal decorations often bring new risks. Spring brings cut flowers, chocolate treats and potted
Stephen Miller is often seen as a tough voice in immigration, but his role stretches far beyond that. He works with many parts of the government at once, from fixing city fountains to tackling drug cartels. On a typical day he meets with top officials to decide on everything from homeland security t
Virginia is about to become a battleground for control of the U. S. House of Representatives. Democrats are ready to spend big bucks to change the state's voting maps. They hope to gain four more seats in Congress. This is part of a bigger trend where both parties are trying to redraw district lines
A big change is coming to the White House. The East Wing is gone. It was torn down last October. Now, a huge new ballroom is planned. It will cost $400 million. That's a lot of money! The new building will be 90, 000 square feet. It's part of a big makeover for Washington, D. C. The plan is to fini
NASA has been asked to hit the brakes on spending for over 15 science projects. This pause comes from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), even though Congress recently approved a budget that restored NASA's funding. The projects on hold include some big names, like the Chandra X-Ray Observato
The Trump administration has taken a significant step to dismantle the government's ability to combat climate change. By revoking the scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and the environment, the administration is effectively removing legal barriers to carbon dioxi
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to undo a key climate rule that says greenhouse gases harm the planet and people. The move will happen on Thursday, after President Trump and EPA head Lee Zeldin sign off. They say it will be the biggest reduction of regulations in U. S. history and w
A blaze on the 300 block of West Juniata Parkway in Greenwood Township turned a family’s house into rubble, taking the lives of two dogs and leaving residents without shelter. Firefighters from the Millerstown Fire Company arrived around 11 a. m. after county dispatch received multiple alarm reports
